Today will be sponsered by Paracetomol,Olbas Oil & Steam 😩

Well someone up there clearly doesnt like me!!!😕the ice is melting but i am feeling rougher than a robbers dog...sinusitus is on one & i am not going to make it back out there any time soon...😔 #feelingsorryformyself

[Susieq174 Graduate]

Sad to hear that 🙁 hope you get better soon. At least you may have cleared it in time for Xmas??

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Thankyou...yes hopefully...i think i will have to head to the drs soon 😕

[Razouski]

Have you tried using a decongestant like Sudafed? Or maybe a nose spray? I found both helped when I was in a similar predicament.

Hope you feel back to your usual self soon.

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I was given Beconase last year so am heading off to the chemist to get some more today...thankyou 😊

[Limawhite Graduate]

So sorry to hear that. Have you tried nasal rinsing? It sounds weird but it has made such a difference for me.

I was a martyr to sinusitis for years with constant sinus infections and nosebleeds after colds, requiring antibiotics to clear them. I tried every OTC medicine available and they were all pretty ineffective. Three years ago, during a particularly horrendous episode, I read about nasal rinsing, which involves squirting salty water up each nostril in turn. Sounds more unpleasant than it is (though I did watch a few YouTube videos on the method before I had the nerve to do it). I use it when I start a cold or just if I’m feeling ‘stuffed up’.

Since using it. I have not had a single sinus infection! Once you get used to the rinsing process, it’s a cheap, easy solution and very effective, in my experience. No drugs involved, just a sachet of salts.I use the NeilMed kit which you can buy at most chemists or online.

[Hidden in reply to Limawhite]

Ah, the nettipot!

[Limawhite Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yup. Works a treat!

[Hidden in reply to Limawhite]

I have ordered one & just waiting for it to turn up & really hoping it will help.i keep getting them & this year has been really bad

[Limawhite Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I can only speak from my own experience but this simple remedy was 100% effective for me. It feels odd at first, but after 3-4 goes, you get the hang of it, so do persevere. It also seemed to stop the nosebleeds which would happen at all kinds of random, inconvenient times - on the bus, at the supermarket checkout, in the shower, in a restaurant, driving ... !!

[Hidden in reply to Limawhite]

I have read quite alot of good things about them so definately worth a shot.it was only a couple of months ago i had the last one & i guess theres only so many times you can take antibiotics!!!

[Hidden]

Chin up Claire - the pavements will still be there when you feel better!! Wrap up warm and stay indoors, you'll be back out there sooner than you think.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou...i really hope so!!!

[Hidden]

Oh, Claire, what rotten luck. I do hope it clears soon. i always use echinacea at the first hint of something coming on and 9 times out of 10 it stops it in its tracks. Might be worth still getting some to alleviate some of the nastiness. It really does work: I have friends with medical backgrounds who use it.

Meanwhile it isn't looking hopeful for me either today: the snow is now greasy slush - worse than ice. Plus Mic woke me at 3ish going to the loo (coffee addict who drinks coffee before bed) and every time I tried to get back to sleep, he snored...no idea why as he doesnt do it all the time. so I've had about 4 hours' sleep

Somewhere, some time, we will run free and wild again (or at least puff manically along) xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh no!!!thats not good!!!better luck tonight hun 😊 i will have to get some ASAP thankyou...fingers crossed for you too x

[Saffa71]

Get better soon Claire! Wrap up and keep taking the meds. Run when you are clear of the lurgy!

[Hidden in reply to Saffa71]

Thankyou very much 😊

[VictoriaRuns Graduate]

sorry, hope you feel better! But this did make me laugh as Gloucester rugby are literally sponsored by Olbas oil 😂

[Hidden in reply to VictoriaRuns]

Haha...really?that is hilarious 🤣😂

[VictoriaRuns Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yup 🤣 gloucesterrugby.co.uk/image...

[MickGJ Graduate]

Sorry to hear you've been laid low. Hope we see you back on track soon!

[Hidden in reply to MickGJ]

Thankyou 😊

[MikeJones68 Graduate]

Oh Claire. We like you, even if someone up there doesn't. Get to the docs and look after yourself.

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

Ah thankyou 😊 will do 😊

[misswobble Graduate]

My son has the sinus thing and I am getting him a Medipot and steam thing from Boots as his grot present for Christmas 😁🤥😤

I hope you feel better soon

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Haha...lucky him 😁

[Pm3eak Graduate]

Sorry to hear that and I hope you feel better soon. I sympathise with the sinus misery you are enduring. I suffered terribly with reactions to swimming in chlorinated pools until I discovered a nose clip that worked for me, plus eventually learned how to 'mouth breath'. I almost gave up. It was like having permanent flu and I was a slave to the nettipot.

I find echinacea really works for me in both keeping colds at bay and reducing severity when they arrive.

[Hidden in reply to Pm3eak]

Thankyou very much 😊 i will have to get some ASAP!!!

[Anthie Graduate]

Oh no! Poor you... Take care of that awful sinusitis (I can see a lot of members have already advised a lot of remedis). Keep warm and take the time to treat yourself to something nice!

[Hidden in reply to Anthie]

Ah thankyou 😊

[Hidden]

I have just been out & bought half the contents of Tescos pharmacy so some of it had better help!!!😁

[Bridget007 Graduate]

How horrible! Sinus pain is really awful. Have you been to the doctors because if it’s an infection you can have antibiotics before it gets worse 🤧I hope you feel better really soon xx

[Hidden in reply to Bridget007]

Thankyou 😊 i had one a few months ago & it lasted for 8 weeks before i got antibiotics that cleared it up 😕

[Hidden]

Hi Claire, hope you are recovering and will soon be back on the pavement!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou 😊